GOSPEL: Luke 24:13-35 The colorful story of Jesus’ appearance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus answers the question of how Jesus is to be recognized among us. Here, he is revealed through the scriptures and in the breaking of bread. 13Now on that same day [when Jesus had appeared to Mary Magdalene,] two [disciples] were going to...
Gospel: John 20:19-31 The risen Jesus appears to his disciples, offering them a benediction, a commission, and the gift of the Holy Spirit. But one of their number is missing, and his unbelief prompts another visit from the Lord. 19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors...
GOSPEL: JOHN 21: 1-19 The risen Christ appears again to his disciples by the sea where they were first called. After echoes of the fishing and feeding miracles, he gives a final reminder of the cost of a disciple’s love and obedience. 1After [he appeared to his followers in Jerusalem,] Jesus showed himself again to...
GOSPEL The unprecedented events of the day of resurrection continue as the risen Jesus appears to his fearful disciples. A week later, after Thomas worships Jesus, Jesus pronounces that the blessings of the resurrection are also for those who “have not seen and yet believe.” 19When it was evening on that day, the first day...
Welcome to worship for the Seventh Sunday in Easter with Pastor Erin Evans and Lennie Jansen presiding. Beautiful music is provided by Ed Kapsha and the CLC Choir. Gospel: John 17:6-19 [Jesus prayed:] 6“I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them...
Gospel: John 15:9-17 [Jesus said:] “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy...
Jesus goes on for several chapters in John about his coming death and departure, saying goodbye and trying to comfort the obviously confused and saddened disciples. Please read these verses as comfort, not criticism. I’ve heard many sermons preached like, if you don’t stay connected to the vine you’ll wither and die. And you...
Gospel: John 10:11-18 [Jesus said:] “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away—and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand...
There is no video this week due to some technical difficulties. We thank Pastor Evans, Diane Curry, and Ed Kapsha for a wonderful service. Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48 Jesus himself stood among [the disciples] and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. ...
We welcome Paster Erin Evans to CLC as the interim minister. We also thank Ed Kapsha, organist, for organizing special music for this day including Tessa Douglas, cantor, and Vince Diantonio, trumpet. Sermon Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Risen Christ. Amen. At some point we learn to hide...
